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Belfast City Marathon News
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26 March 2026
Belfast City Marathon Announces Gaitway as March Charity Spotlight Ahead of National Cerebral Palsy
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon is proud to announce Gaitway as its Charity Spotlight for March, shining a well-deserved light on the life-changing work the organisation carries out to support children and young people with cerebral palsy across Northern Ireland.

25 March 2026
Free, fun-filled weekend of activity at Girdwood Community Hub
A lively weekend of free activities is set to take place at Girdwood Community Hub on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, with something for everyone to enjoy.

25 March 2026
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon Long Pacer Run Returns on April 12th
Runners preparing for the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon are invited to take part in the upcoming Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon Long Pacer Run on Sunday, April 12th, with support from members of the Charles Hurst Pacing Team.

24 February 2026
Mini Relay Runners with the Daily Mile!
In Partnership with the Daily Mile NI we visited Cranmore Integrated Nursery and Primary School to do a Mini Relay with the P6's! As part of our Mind Body Miles Campaign, we want to encourage everyone regardless of age, gender or ability on how to stay active and healthy.

11 February 2026
Volunteer Team Leader Applications open for the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon
Belfast City Marathon are very excited to be on the lookout for dedicated, enthusiastic team leaders to lead our wonderful volunteer crew. Belfast City Marathon events simply do not happen without the love and support of our volunteer crew, the heartbeat of our events.

09 February 2026
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon charity spotlight: PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland
“Planting the seeds of hope across Northern Ireland”
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05 February 2026
Charities Invited to Join Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon Expo This May
Charities across Northern Ireland are being invited to take part in the Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon Expo this May, offering an important opportunity to connect directly with runners ahead of race weekend.

29 January 2026
Charity Spotlight: Assisi Animal Sanctuary, Help for the Helpless
The Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon is proud to shine a spotlight on charities making a real difference across Northern Ireland, and this month we’re highlighting Assisi Animal Sanctuary

27 January 2026
Free activities city-wide to kickstart Belfast’s European City of Sport 2026 celebrations
Belfast City Council and its leisure partners GLL will host a weekend of free activities at local leisure and community centres – the first event in the city’s European City of Sport 2026 programme.
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26 January 2026
Volunteers Needed
The Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon is one of the largest and most memorable days in Belfast’s sporting calendar, but it doesn’t happen without the people behind the scenes who make the event run smoothly.

19 January 2026
15 Weeks To Go!
Just 15 weeks left until the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon!
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18 January 2026
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